A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3622069 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3623957 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 3621900 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2609 time: 2020-01-10 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05b8747003e5f2ae07024cc202264542d23af9fe155f6b9de7cd2cc5bcf5db56Block Operator
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